Laura Dawes
@lauradawes.bsky.social
She/her;M.Ed.;Librarian & Tech Guru;DENStar/LC;Google, Flipgrid, & Kahoot! cert.; GenX Swifty, TOY 2024, ASLA Ann Marie Pipkin Library Technology Award winner 2024, musician, mom of boys, rescue dog mom.
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My column from Monday. On the Alabama Public Library Service board; its relentless elevation of cranks attacking the Fairhope Public Library, and watching a state determined to raise standardized reading scores spending just as much time assaulting literacy.
Alabama's state library board seems hostile to literacy | Alabama Reflector
The Alabama Legislature is trying to raise reading scores as the Alabama Public Library Service is trying to limit what you can read.
alabamareflector.com
October 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
My column from Monday. On the Alabama Public Library Service board; its relentless elevation of cranks attacking the Fairhope Public Library, and watching a state determined to raise standardized reading scores spending just as much time assaulting literacy.
And so year 28 in education begins….
August 2, 2025 at 12:24 AM
And so year 28 in education begins….
“Hello. IT. Have you tried turning it off and on again?” Was it me in my favorite tech support shirt or The IT Crowd’s Roy Trenneman?? 🤣 #statetestinghumor
March 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
“Hello. IT. Have you tried turning it off and on again?” Was it me in my favorite tech support shirt or The IT Crowd’s Roy Trenneman?? 🤣 #statetestinghumor
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“Once the executive branch decides it doesn’t have to follow the law for one person, it has established that it doesn’t have to follow the law for anyone,” @dgraham.bsky.social writes in The Atlantic Daily: theatln.tc/A5gl8xWw
What Trump Means by ‘Impartial Justice’
The president’s definition of law and order is a narrow one.
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March 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
“Once the executive branch decides it doesn’t have to follow the law for one person, it has established that it doesn’t have to follow the law for anyone,” @dgraham.bsky.social writes in The Atlantic Daily: theatln.tc/A5gl8xWw
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Dear Democrats: If the Republicans want a vote from you, make them beg you for it.
Beg. Until then, do nothing.
Have a price and make it very high. Explain your offer well before the vote to the public.
Not this. You gave it for nada.
Beg. Until then, do nothing.
Have a price and make it very high. Explain your offer well before the vote to the public.
Not this. You gave it for nada.
March 14, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Dear Democrats: If the Republicans want a vote from you, make them beg you for it.
Beg. Until then, do nothing.
Have a price and make it very high. Explain your offer well before the vote to the public.
Not this. You gave it for nada.
Beg. Until then, do nothing.
Have a price and make it very high. Explain your offer well before the vote to the public.
Not this. You gave it for nada.
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Mr. Vice President, I'm sure you don't mean to mislead anyone, but the hard data suggest that in fact you've inherited a stronger economy than any administration in your lifetime.
March 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Mr. Vice President, I'm sure you don't mean to mislead anyone, but the hard data suggest that in fact you've inherited a stronger economy than any administration in your lifetime.
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Rep Al Green stood up to a wannabe tyrant. He may walk with a cane, but he has a stronger spine than all of the Republicans in the chamber.
“There are times when it is better to stand alone than not stand at all.” 👏👏👏
“There are times when it is better to stand alone than not stand at all.” 👏👏👏
March 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Rep Al Green stood up to a wannabe tyrant. He may walk with a cane, but he has a stronger spine than all of the Republicans in the chamber.
“There are times when it is better to stand alone than not stand at all.” 👏👏👏
“There are times when it is better to stand alone than not stand at all.” 👏👏👏
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court has *upheld* a lower court's order forcing USAID/State to immediately pay ~$2 billion owed to contractors for work they've alreayd performed.
Alito/Thomas/Gorsuch/Kavanaugh dissent. t.co/k86ttz6Wdt
Alito/Thomas/Gorsuch/Kavanaugh dissent. t.co/k86ttz6Wdt
March 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court has *upheld* a lower court's order forcing USAID/State to immediately pay ~$2 billion owed to contractors for work they've alreayd performed.
Alito/Thomas/Gorsuch/Kavanaugh dissent. t.co/k86ttz6Wdt
Alito/Thomas/Gorsuch/Kavanaugh dissent. t.co/k86ttz6Wdt
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📌ADVICE: When in doubt, ask yourself what John Lewis would have done.
March 5, 2025 at 12:13 AM
📌ADVICE: When in doubt, ask yourself what John Lewis would have done.
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"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
February 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
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Courtesy of @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com on youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/more-hater...
This is one for all teachers.
This is one for all teachers.
February 28, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Courtesy of @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com on youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/more-hater...
This is one for all teachers.
This is one for all teachers.
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After that plane literally flipped upside down after smashing into the runway and 100% of people survived, I hope every person who ever said “what’s even the point of seatbelts on a plane” feels like a real doof.
February 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM
After that plane literally flipped upside down after smashing into the runway and 100% of people survived, I hope every person who ever said “what’s even the point of seatbelts on a plane” feels like a real doof.
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You know how you get that feeling when you're walking in an area that's abandoned and dark and your instincts kick in that something's fucked up and you need to get the hell out of there before the terrible thing happens and you're supposed to listen to that? That's how I feel living in the US now.
February 19, 2025 at 3:22 AM
You know how you get that feeling when you're walking in an area that's abandoned and dark and your instincts kick in that something's fucked up and you need to get the hell out of there before the terrible thing happens and you're supposed to listen to that? That's how I feel living in the US now.
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Just for fun, I create FREE monthly reading challenges/coloring sheets for readers of all ages b/c both #reading & #coloring help reduce stress.
You can download the February updates here!
Happy reading AND coloring, y’all!
#TLSkyChat #TLSky #EduSky #Skybrarians
You can download the February updates here!
Happy reading AND coloring, y’all!
#TLSkyChat #TLSky #EduSky #Skybrarians
🖍️ Library Girl Reading Challenges: February 2025
Last year, just for fun, I started creating monthly "reading challenges" that: • focus on authentic reasons for reading (instead of having kids log page numbers, etc), and... • couple reading with col...
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February 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Just for fun, I create FREE monthly reading challenges/coloring sheets for readers of all ages b/c both #reading & #coloring help reduce stress.
You can download the February updates here!
Happy reading AND coloring, y’all!
#TLSkyChat #TLSky #EduSky #Skybrarians
You can download the February updates here!
Happy reading AND coloring, y’all!
#TLSkyChat #TLSky #EduSky #Skybrarians
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Thank you @mcuban.bsky.social for the shoutout!
Dr. Oliver & Professor Morris are two of the best science communicators we have & I'm honored to be mentioned with them!
While the science world may look dark right now that only means we have to work harder to turn on the light.
Dr. Oliver & Professor Morris are two of the best science communicators we have & I'm honored to be mentioned with them!
While the science world may look dark right now that only means we have to work harder to turn on the light.
January 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Thank you @mcuban.bsky.social for the shoutout!
Dr. Oliver & Professor Morris are two of the best science communicators we have & I'm honored to be mentioned with them!
While the science world may look dark right now that only means we have to work harder to turn on the light.
Dr. Oliver & Professor Morris are two of the best science communicators we have & I'm honored to be mentioned with them!
While the science world may look dark right now that only means we have to work harder to turn on the light.
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Want better ways to measure learning on the fly? 🚀📚 These digital tools for formative assessment are perfect for keeping students on track and engaged.
Learn more: buff.ly/3PPB6m8
#edusky #tlsky #teachersky
Learn more: buff.ly/3PPB6m8
#edusky #tlsky #teachersky
Powerful and Easy Digital Tools for Formative Assessment – TCEA TechNotes Blog
Formative assessment can double student learning gains and digital tools can help. Let's take a look at a few great options! Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educati...
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January 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Want better ways to measure learning on the fly? 🚀📚 These digital tools for formative assessment are perfect for keeping students on track and engaged.
Learn more: buff.ly/3PPB6m8
#edusky #tlsky #teachersky
Learn more: buff.ly/3PPB6m8
#edusky #tlsky #teachersky
A rare snow day along the Gulf coast of Alabama!
January 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A rare snow day along the Gulf coast of Alabama!
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“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King
- Dr. Martin Luther King
January 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Remember, today especially, that MLK said America suffers not just from "the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people." Keep the faith. Keep up the fight.
January 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Remember, today especially, that MLK said America suffers not just from "the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people." Keep the faith. Keep up the fight.
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Remember this,
X, Threads, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok have all kissed the ring of darkness.
BlueSky is our only social media salvation. We must protect it. 🦋
X, Threads, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok have all kissed the ring of darkness.
BlueSky is our only social media salvation. We must protect it. 🦋
January 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Today, honor a King, not a Felon. #mlkday2025
January 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Today, honor a King, not a Felon. #mlkday2025
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Bluesky newcomers: I *strongly* recommend checking out this platform's MANY tools for curating what you do (and don't see). Did you know you can temporarily MUTE words/users? Also, don't engage with trolls - just BLOCK.
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#BlueSkyTips
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#BlueSkyTips
e. Control What You Do (& Don't) See - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
Cover-Moderation-Preview-v3-flat-1024.jpg Tips On How To Curate What You See (and Don't See) on Bluesky INDEX Impersonator accounts Muting and Blocking How To Block Someone Muted words and tags(https…
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January 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Bluesky newcomers: I *strongly* recommend checking out this platform's MANY tools for curating what you do (and don't see). Did you know you can temporarily MUTE words/users? Also, don't engage with trolls - just BLOCK.
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
#BlueSkyTips
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
#BlueSkyTips